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Class, we have a new student!
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MichaelB Offline
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Class, we have a new student!
Michael lives in Seattle. He just bought his brand new 2014 Honda CB1100 yesterday. He wanted it in BLACK, and whatayaknow... BLACK!

He also says it's now RAINING like is always does in this SH**Hole place, and the machine mentioned above is NOT going to get wet! NO NO NO! Huh

That's why he gets around 75 to 150 miles annually on his bikes.

(Yes, this is Seattle humor. But seriously, it blows here, really.)


AND..... about 2.5 years away from a S. CAL desert retirement. See ya Later, Seattle!
06-15-2017 03:22 PM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
G'day Michael and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on snagging one of the remaining 2014 CB1100s.

Would it be offensive to suggest buying some rainwear and not being a woos? Tongue
06-15-2017 03:58 PM
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Lord Popgun Offline
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Virginia Beach
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
Ha Ha, Michael is a wus, Michael is a wus!

I am too really. I hate riding in the rain. Or the cold. But you ride a motorcycle and sooner or later you get wet, or cold, or both Smile

Welcome Michael!

If you come to a fork in the road, take it!
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06-15-2017 04:04 PM
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Randy B Offline
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Palm Bay FL
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
You plan to retire to southern Cal? I hope that you drive something OLD...it's going to be expensive to register anything starting next year (like it's not already crazy expensive enough to register a vehicle here).
(This post was last modified: 06-15-2017 04:07 PM by Randy B.)
06-15-2017 04:07 PM
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EmptySea Offline
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Chicagoland, USA
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
I was just in Seattle last week. I love your city, despite the rain. Congrats on the new CB1100. Enjoy it and enjoy the forum!

MTC

"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan


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06-15-2017 05:02 PM
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kennyw Offline
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
Welcome, I've managed to put 33K miles my CB1100 in the last couple years in the Seattle weather. It made commuting into Seattle a lot easier and cheaper to park. But now that I'm done with school, I find myself not riding in cold weather as much.

KennyW
06-15-2017 05:43 PM
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The ferret Offline
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
Hello Howdy and welcome to the forum.

I won't say it. Undecided

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06-15-2017 06:49 PM
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Nekura Offline
Break-In Period

Portland, OR
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
(06-15-2017 03:22 PM)MichaelB Wrote:  Michael lives in Seattle. He just bought his brand new 2014 Honda CB1100 yesterday. He wanted it in BLACK, and whatayaknow... BLACK!

He also says it's now RAINING like is always does in this SH**Hole place, and the machine mentioned above is NOT going to get wet! NO NO NO! Huh

That's why he gets around 75 to 150 miles annually on his bikes.

(Yes, this is Seattle humor. But seriously, it blows here, really.)


AND..... about 2.5 years away from a S. CAL desert retirement. See ya Later, Seattle!

Portland here. I got rid of my car 5 years ago, so if I go anywhere it's on two wheels. I put on several thousand miles per year as my job has me running between Portland and Seattle a lot. Just ride! Wipe your bike down with a rag when you get back and no sudden movements (wider corners, careful on the painted parts of the road as they are slippery when wet) and you're fine!

I'd highly suggest getting a set of Michelin Pilot 4 tires, though (had them on my CBr and my GSXr). The stock tires on my 2014 are worthless in the rain. X-/

'Get the body you've always wanted. We know where it's buried and can lend you a shovel.' -Nightvale
(This post was last modified: 06-20-2017 02:22 PM by Nekura.)
06-20-2017 02:06 PM
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Cormanus Offline
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
Nekura, not sure you can get PR4s for the CB1100. The wheel size limits options a good deal.
06-20-2017 02:11 PM
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Nekura Offline
Break-In Period

Portland, OR
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RE: Class, we have a new student!
(06-20-2017 02:11 PM)Cormanus Wrote:  Nekura, not sure you can get PR4s for the CB1100. The wheel size limits options a good deal.

Dangit, I looked up 18', but didn't put in the rest of the specs and that does look like a no.

Hopefully Pirelli has something. X-/

'Get the body you've always wanted. We know where it's buried and can lend you a shovel.' -Nightvale
06-20-2017 02:30 PM
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